Anxiety Does Not Define Me: Your Identity Is in Godનમૂનો

NOT EVERYTHING YOU FEEL IS TRUE

“If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and He knows everything.” — 1 John 3:20 (NIV)

Anxiety often shouts lies disguised as absolute truths. It says:

• “You can’t handle this.”
• “You’re going to lose control.”
• “You are alone.”
• “Everything is falling apart — and it’s your fault.”

And your soul believes it. For a few minutes… or for entire days.

But here is the truth: what you feel is not necessarily what is real.

💡 Emotions are signals, not sentences.
💡Feelings deserve validation — but never worship.
💡 Not every sensation deserves agreement.

The Word of God is your emotional filter.
It protects you from false interpretations, especially on days when your mind is cloudy and your soul is weary.

God sees your inner battle and is not scandalized by your doubts. He is greater than your heart — even when it is confused, racing, and desperate for security.

“The heart is deceitful above all things, but God’s truth remains firm.” - Jeremiah 17:9 - (NIV)

Today, doubt your fear and trust more in His Word.

📚 Complementary Verses

• “Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.” — John 17:17 (NIV)
• “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” — Proverbs 3:5 (NIV)
• “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)

🧠 Therapeutic Technique – Dialogue with the Anxious Thought

This practice helps “put anxiety in its place”:

Step 1 – Name the anxious thought:

• “What if I can’t do it…?”
• “I don’t think I’m enough.”

Step 2 – Ask:

• Is this true?
• What evidence do I have?
• What does God say about this?

Step 3 – Answer based on the Word:

• “Even when I feel incapable, the Lord sustains me.”
• “God is with me. His truth is greater than fear.”

✅ This technique strengthens awareness, regulates emotion, and develops discernment.

✍️ Restorative Writing Exercise

Fill in these sentences honestly:

• A thought that often makes me anxious is:
• Today, I acknowledge this thought is not a final verdict.
• What God says about it is:
• A new truth I choose to repeat today is:

💛 Body–Mind–Spirit Integration

Today, rest in the silence of trust.

• Breathe deeply before reacting.
• Pause before despairing.
• Care for yourself as you would for something precious — because you are.

🧘‍♀️ Breathing practice (3 minutes):

• Inhale with the phrase: “God is greater.”
• Exhale with the phrase: “More than what I feel.”

📌 Final Affirmation for the Day

✨ “Not everything I feel is true.
My heart may waver,
but God secures me in His eternal love.” ✨